Chapter - 47

Location - Malhotra Mansion

Sitting on the dinner table with everyone; while all entertained themselves and each other with a humorous jibber - jabber; Manik racked his brain over the reason behind Nandini's mischievous glances that she was giving him from the corner of her eyes since he had returned from the bakery. Though he was loving them as they were suggesting him something ahem ahem kind of but he couldn't gauge the exact intention behind it and even after tossing and turning his mind around it and still not getting anything; he decided on letting the mystery unfold itself and then to take a break and relax his strained muscles, he got up when she finished her food and said, stretching his arms Guys tumlog continue karo. I will just take some rounds in pool. Bohot din se swimming nahi ki. Need it. Everyone just gave him nods - including Nandini - and taking them - he looked at her secretively and hoofed it to the pool area.

About an hour later or so; he stepped out of the pool and walked back in to find the Mansion completely hushed with lights dimmed for the night and concluded that everyone had retired for their respective dwelling places. Guessing already and looking forward to how she was going to manaofy him with all the under wraps excitement; he speedily climbed the stairs - skipping two at a time - and then taking some long breaths and again putting up the fake 'Oh-I-am-so-angry' face, he opened the door to see nothing decorated as per his expectations but only her lone figure sitting before the mirror. An obvious feeling of gloom casted over him on seeing the supposed moment of mollifying so unexpectedly damp squib and making a bad face that clearly exhibited his current emotions - he tucked the towel he was using on the stand and began walking towards the cupboard to pull out his night clothes when in a silvery voice she took his name - stopping him in his track - and said, making a puppy face Manik! Please meri help kardo na. Yeh cream meri back per lagado. Mera haath nahi pahonch raha. No matter what; he could never; even if they were cross with each other for whatever reason; disregard her any plea and so; pausing the clothes business; he turned about to face her and thats when he noticed what she was wearing - a red baby doll nightie with a mid - thigh sleeveless and backless gown showing off her silken smooth svelte legs and a net robe over it that did nothing to hide her gorgeous back - an attire which was gifted to her by the notorious MukLya Jodi ages back but she never wore out of shyness.

Like air does to fire; her appearance instantly kindled the flames of passion within him - so much that he felt his blood burn with intensity and his eyes turned so desirous that she trembled seeing their reflection in the mirror and bloomed red at the thought of what was going to happen in the near future. But carrying on with her self - made plan; unlike the mushy date and sorry card ones that were recommended by the girls; and putting on her sassy front - she smiled crookedly and asked, sedately getting rid of the outer garment Abhi bhi naraz ho? Her question jogged his memory about his resolve of pretending to be mad at her until she makes it up in someway and so; shaking the impassioned expressions off his face; he moved near her and mutely grabbed the bottle from her without even looking at her while she sat staring naughtily at him. Pouring out some lotion from the bottle on his palm, he knelt down behind her on the floor and before he could do the honors, she herself gathered her hair and slid them on her shoulder to reveal a small 'Sorry' written or to be precise, temporarily tattooed on her right shoulder blade.

With the smile she was craving for - he lovingly caressed it and was about to impress a kiss there but not letting him do so; she swiftly swerved about to face him; much to his surprise; and whispered gruffly, locking her hands on his nape and pulling him closer Mana ke I was at fault but you had no right to deprive me of my Love that too for so long. Benumbed and speechless by her proximity; he just gaped at her whilst breathing heavily and then she added, sliding her fingers at a deathly slow pace on his chiseled bare torso and brushing his lips softly with hers I was literally dying to kiss you. Its been 29 hours since we kissed or even talked properly. I hate you for being such a monster. Saying this, she bit his lower lip - earning a hiss from him - and on registering everything - he smirked at her words and sensual seduction and then replied huskily; against her lingering lips, holding her waist with gentle hands; very much heedful of her condition despite the shaken intellect Maine kiss karne se kahan mana kiya tha? I am nowhere to be blamed. And what do you think you are doing? Raising her brows in a flirtatious manner; she glided her teasing hand over his rugged abs and down to his groin; making him groan her name; and then answered, leaning close to his ear Asking for an apology Hubby! Saying this; she bit his earlobe and began trailing feather kisses all along his jaw - line and then he said throatily, getting back into his romantic clothes too and playing along; with a lopsided smile and skimming his hands on her arms But its seeming more like you are asking for a punishment. A really arduous one. Hmm? She mouthed an Oh!; understanding clearly what he was indicating; and then replied, jerking him more closer As you suppose Manik! I am all yours. All. And then without wasting another second and herself unable to hold back; she fused her lips with his anticipating ones and kissed him fervently like a feral wildcat; nibbling and nipping mercilessly and he reciprocated with equal vehemence and dominance.

Still in the kiss; he picked her up in his arms and nimbly peeled the clothes off their bodies; after lying on the bed; and covered themselves with a duvet. Whines and moans were all that echoed in the calm hush of their room thereafter and their lips and frenzied touches were the only ones that did the talking. No point of her beauty was spared from his sweet torture - as he kissed and bit and fondled every curve and arch of her supple sylphlike body; overindulging her in his sheer amour; and she rejoiced in his propinquity and under his proprietorial; passionate and love - laced abut. He was madly evoked but still maintained a tenderness in his conduct - taking care to not harm her in any way. Helplessly, she clinged on to him for dear life; writhing and shuddering in pleasure; and crumpled the rippled muscles of his back in her fists whilst incanting his name deliriously as he locked her in his arms and occupied her completely after hours of canoodling and bit by bit drove her to the climax of intimacy.

Gathering her in his arms; he bussed on her forehead and said, after brushing the tears away from her eyes I Love You So Much Shona! She cupped his face in her tiny hands and replied, joining her forehead with his I am really sorry Manik for hurting you. I know tumhara kya haal hua hoga jab main tumhe nahi mili. I promise I will never do it again. I Love You Too! Bohot bohot zyada. Next time agar saza deni hogi na toh please skin me alive but mujhse baat karna kabhi band mat karna. It hurts more. Please don't. Your baby can't handle your silence. She choked towards the end and corresponding to the tears in her eyes; guilt brimmed in him on realizing how along with being an absolute jerk he had also been a nonsensical damfool to intentionally play with her sentiments in his fit to make her more responsible about herself.

Before the precious pearls could escape her eyes; he quickly and affectionately drank them and then apologized; taking her in a bear hug I am so Sorry Shona! Pata nahi main kya sochraha tha. Main bas tumhe tumhari ghalti ka ehsaas karwana chahta tha per I din't know ke tumhe itna bura lagega. I am so sorry. I m sorry. I also promise; I won't repeat it. I am so sorry. She smilingly hugged him back and then said, ruffling his hair lovingly Its okay Mani! I know tumne yeh sab meri bhalai ke liye hi kiya hai bas mere liye thoda zyada tough hogayi saza. Lekin koi baat nahi. Iss choti si ladai ke baad hum aur kareeb hogaye so its good in a way na. Breaking apart; he pecked her lips and excusing himself; hurriedly fetched the box of muffins that he had hid in his cupboard and said, giving it to her I have been such a dumbass; douchebag and a total moron and only a simple sorry is not enough. Isliye I bought this. Knitting her brows; she sat upright on the bed resting her back on the headboard with his help and took the box from him with one hand while the other clasped the duvet to her chest. As an obvious reaction to such an adorable sorry; she awwed with slumped shoulders but then startling him - slapped his cheek with moderate force and said, yanking him closer Yeh slap mere Manik ko abuse karne ke liye. How dare you do that? No one has the right to do so. She paused and then rejoined, after kissing the same cheek tightly Aur yeh kiss itna sweet honey ke liye. Aww! I Love You Shoo Much Papa! Beaming widely at her antics; he effortlessly scooped her in his arms and replied, nestling her in his lap and making her eat her favorite chocolate flavored muffin I Love You Too Shona! She just smiled in return and began munching on her muffin like a kid - a chocolate - box scene that he adored with all his attention and then he said, nuzzling his face in the crook of her neck and again getting into the playful mode Wese Mrs. Malhotra! Main kuch dino se dekhraha hoon ke you are getting really bold; like really. Shararat bhi khud hi karrahi ho aur kaanp bhi rahi ho - deadly combination. I had made up my mind to be thoda sa benevolent on you per your stunts are giving me tough time. Not fair! As could be expected; she turned into a dark red apple and just shyly lowered her head whilst biting her lower lip; not having any justification for her own newly developed and discovered brazen attitude; and then giving a pursed lip smile to her, he lifted her crimson face and rejoined, after sucking her lips deeply True its not fair! But I am loving this junglee billi. So much! Uttering a Hawww!!; she punched his shoulder and then burrowed in his chest while he chuckled heartily at her flushed state and engulfed her tittering form in his arms.

Being in the same position; he lied back on the bed and asked, after spreading the duvet properly over them and kissing her hair Accha Shona! Maine zyada pareshan toh nahi kiya na? Tum theek ho na? She sighed at his inquiry which she was actually predicting from quite some time and then replied, keeping her chin on his chest Pehle bhi kaha hai aur ab bhi kehrahi hoon. No! A Big Fat No! Har bar yeh puchna bandh karo Mani! Tumhare saath I was; I am and will always be more than fine. Holding her close; he turned to his right and benignly reclined her on the bed as sleeping on stomach isn't good for the baby and then said, raking his hands through her hair Hmm! Kya karun? I always become so tough on you. Aur ab toh baby bhi hai. Toh dhyaan toh rakhna padega na. She just hmmed and after a brief silence; she entwined her one hand with his and questioned broodily, keeping the other hand on her tum Mani! Will I be a good mother? Kya main uska theek se dhyan rakh sakungi? Mamma honey ki responsibility sahi se utha toh sakungi na? Snuggling her into himself; he kept his hand over hers on her tummy and answered smilingly, staring into her innocent orbs Jis tarah tumhe 100% yakeen hai ke I will be a superb Daddy; bilkul ussi tarah I am also sure je you will be the bestest Mamma like you've been bestest friend; bestest girlfriend and bestest wife. Tum kitni achi mom hogi uska proof Aarav hai aur main bhi hoon. She furrowed her brows in confusion at the latter mention of himself and he added, after kissing her knuckles Your love is nothing less than mother's love Shona. So pure; so guiding. Tumhare pyaar se main ek better person bana; you protect me from the world; tumhari baahon mein mujhe sukoon milta hai; mere feelings ko mujhse pehle tum mehsoos karleti ho; bhook mujhe baad mein lagti hai per tumhe ussey bohot pehle hi pata chaljata hai. Mujhe kya pasand hai; kya nahi pasand hai; maine kya kiya aur kya karne wala hoon - sab tumhe mujhse better maloom hota hai. And most of all; tumhare honey ke baad mujhe kisi aur cheez ya koi aur insaan ki zaroorat hi nahi padhti. Baby main tumhe bulata hoon per you are the one who have treated me like one ever since we got together. You've loved me like a mother loves her child. And meri happiness se; meri smile se; main aaj jo kuch bhi hoon ussey tum andaaza laga sakti ho ke how good you are at your Job. Aur rahi baat responsibility ki toh hum milker uthaenge. Saath mein. At every step. Hamesha! Misty - eyed; she also mumbled Hamesha! and then captured his lips; that readily melded with hers; for a slow; doting and soul - searing kiss. Breathless; they pulled away and then she said, stroking her thumb on his cheek Mere sawalon ka issey better jawab aur kuch nahi hosakta tha. You are the best Mani! He grinned at the compliment and then after having little more heart - to - heart conversation with trucks loads of cuddling and of course, pecking - they drifted into the land of Nod.

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So Princess! Aaj kya kya karne ki wish hai aapki? Manik asked while feeding Nandini on the breakfast table and after ruminating on it for her own good time; she replied Aaj Shopping chalein? He bobbed his head and said ebulliently Very Good Idea! Main lekar hi janey wala tha tumhe maternity clothes khareedne ke liye. Shaking her head in disbelief; she folded her arms across her chest and spoke Tumhe mere alawa kuch dikhta hi nahi hai na? Jab dekho mere liye shop karne ready rehtey ho. Maternity shopping ke liye abhi bohot time hai. Mujhey ghar ke liye kuch cheezein leni hai. Bathroom accessories, curtains, bedsheets, mats, artificial flowers, table covers aur dinnerware bhi kitna old hogaya hai. Although she had servants at the tips of her every single finger; Nandini preferred decorating and keeping her home up to date herself as she loved and enjoyed doing that and with these beautiful thoughts in his mind - Manik twinkled reverently at the maker of his home; the high command of his picture perfect life; and replied Okaye Shona! Aaj recording hain album ki toh pehle studio chaltey hain phir wahan se shopping chalenge. She smilingly assented and then quickly finishing with the breakfast; made a move to get ready for the day.

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'Maqtool jigar;
Qaatil hai nazar;
Ik mehjabin;
Ik noor-e-nabi.'

Manik sang leaning on the railing of the staircase; on seeing Nandini stepping down the stairs in a complete smokey avatar - wearing skin tight black pencil jeans with black undertop and a sophisticated black bat sleeved cardigan over it; a pair of classy black heels and a matching handbag.

She gave him an amused smile and he continued sportively; winking at her;

Rab ki rubaai
Ya hai tabaahi
Gardan surahi
Boli ilaahi

He forwarded her hand; as she reached near; which she instantly held and he added cheekily; pulling her close from her waist:

Afghan Jalebi
Mashook Farebi
Ghayal Tera Deewana !!

She smiled at his antics and then moving a bit away; he danced gamesomely pointing at her face while singing:

Guley Gulzar;
Mere Sarkar;
Badey Mansoor;
Tere Rukhsar;

He then drew closer to her and rejoined tongue - in cheek; caging her between himself and the nearby sofa and engaging her in an eye - lock:

Haye !
Shamsheer nigaahein;
Chabuk si Aadiyein;
Na cheez pe na Chalana ..

She laughed vibrantly and then said, muffling her arms around his neck Afghan Jalebi haan? So cheezy of you Manik! Lowering his face to the flexure of her neck; he gave a wet kiss on the purplish - red hickey he had given her the previous night and then replied hoarsely against her skin; making her weak in her knees Hmm! Tumper perfectly suit karraha hai yeh gaana pata hai! You don't have any right to look so sinuous and stunning. Suppressing his hormones; knowing where they would lead them; he took a deep breath and pulled back and also doing the same thing for she had no different emotions; she smugged and said, setting his hair with her fingers Ab 21st century ke Greek God ki wife hoon! Rights bhi hain aur Stunning dikhna bhi zaroori hai. Why should only your fangirls have all the fun? His jaw instantaneously hardened; and he replied gnashing his teeth; clenching her hair in a fist and looking intently at her with dark eyes Tumhe dekhne ka haq sirf mera hai! Tum sirf meri ho! Aankhein noch loonga main har uss ladke ki jisney aisa karne ki koshish ki. Saying so; he pressed his lips on her for a relentless and aggressive kiss; that spoke volumes of his unbounded possessiveness; while she just stood surrendered; letting him dominate; and smiling at his crazy twitterpated - ness for her. Rendering her lips chaffed and more swollen; he let them free and then she said in her sugary voice, keeping her hand over his heart I can never describe in words how I feel when you say that you own me. I Love You! And I am Sorry agar tumhe bura laga. I was just kidding. He levered her in his arms and replied lovingly, rubbing her nose with his and walking out of the house, towards the car And I can never describe how I feel when you call me your owner! Don't be sorry Shona! I know tum mazakh karrahi thi per tum toh jaanti hi ho how nuts I am about you. I Love You too! They shared another quickie kiss and then; seating themselves in the car - kick - started their drive to their first destination - Fab 5 Studio.

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Afghan Jalebi! Cabir exclaimed on seeing Nandini as soon as MaNan entered into the studio's lounge where Fab 4 were already settled and practicing their parts. Manik just curled his lips at Nandini who was experiencing a dejavu; and then Cabir continued, taking Nandini's hand and swirling her Oye Lakhte Jigar! Oye Noor - e - Nazar; Ek teer hai tu; Main .. No No .. Manik Chaak Jigar! Everyone just sat smiling and then side - hugging Nandini; Cabir added in his honeyed and rich tone You look killing! Katrina ko bhi paani piladiya tuney toh aaj! And what a pleasant surprise for us. How come you are here? Not letting the concerned person reply and being the opportunist him; he turned to Manik and then sneered, twitching his lips to one side Oh! Toh Volcano shaant hogaya. Aur tum dono phirse 'dooorieee Sahi jaye naaa!' waley mode per wapas agaye. I get it. As a matter of course, Manik rolled his eyes and riposted, making a face while Nandini - as usual - became pink and Fab 3 snickered Tujhe kuch na kuch bolna hota hi hai na? Madhubala ke saath rehke tu bhi drama queen hogaya hai. Hamesha nautanki chalu! Cabir flashed his 32 white teeth at him and replied, not at all ready to give up or loose Haan Haan! Bilkul Jese tu humesha romance shuru kardeta hai. Romeo; Majnu; Ranjha; Shah Rukh Khan ne compbined bhi itna romance nahi kiya jitna tu karta hai! The witnessing four burst out laughing at Cabir's one - liner while Manik made a poker - face; and then jumping in - Mukti said, dismissing the never - ending banter between the human versions of Tom and Jerry Chup Karo tum dono! Jab dekho kit - kit. Tu bata choti! Aaj yahan kese? Nandini then told her about the shopping plan and also proposed them for joining in to which they; without any second thoughts; agreed as hanging out together was something none of them could give a miss. Natch; the recording was smooth and then after completing the signing and handing - over formalities - they hopped in Manik's car and hightailed it to the Mall.

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With the help of bodyguards and after politely requesting the exhilarated fandom; who went berserk and manic on the unannounced and unforeseen public appearance of Fab - 5; to give them some privacy and space, they made their way into the Mall and then into the showroom. MaNan were in the decor section and like an ideal husband; Manik was assisting Nandini in selection with all his interest and also; as a matter of fact; was keeping up with his romance but undercovers. The girls; as always; were having their time of life ogling at Manik unlike the males around who weren't even able to uplift their eye - lids ; forget feasting their eyes on her - thanks to his austere and intimidating aura.

Manik hum red waley flowers lenge! Nandini said as they moved into the artificial flower section to buy some for their room. Taking the flowers from her and keeping them back on their place, Manik picked the white ones and replied No! We will take white ones! Tumhe white pasand hai! She again picked up the red ones and objected Per tumhe toh red pasand hai! Isliye hum red .. A surprise peck from him cut her words off and snatching the ones she was holding; he placed the white ones in the trolley and retorted while she stood wide - eyed Last time bhi tumne zidd karke red waley liye! Not this time aur agar tumne aur behes ko peck ki jagah sabke saamne kiss kardunga! Phir mat kehna mujhe! She closed her half - opened and ready to argue mouth; knowing his threats are never void and then giving him a glare, she huffed and then replied, making a pout You are such a Monster Manik! He gave a lightning peck on her irresistable pout and then said smiling, pulling her in his side hug Shona Ka Monster! Accha Baba! Flowers meri choice ke liye na; ab baki sab tum jo bologi wohi lenge okay? Smiling back; she nodded and then they proceeded to the linen segment only to get shocked to their wits and breaths stuck in their throats on encountering that one person alive whom they had lost in the tides of time long back and believed until the moment to have been under the sod.

To Be Continued ..

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